Understand.com is proud to announce the latest addition to the Orthopaedic Library: the high definition update of Fully Torn Rotator Cuff Repair. This animation release is part of Understand.com’s ongoing efforts to expand and enhance the Orthopaedic Library and to supply our clients with the best patient education on the market.

Fully Torn Rotator Cuff Repair has been added automatically to the libraries of our Orthopaedic Library subscribers at no additional cost. Expansion and improvement to Understand.com’s Orthopaedic Library will continue in the next month with the release of the brand new Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction animation. Stay tuned!

In case you missed it, Understand.com has been busy expanding and enhancing our Orthopaedic Library with the addition of the new Anterior Hip Replacement animation and the updated releases of our Total Knee Replacement and Partial Knee Replacement animations.

These animations utilize new photo-realistic 3D models and textures that depict these orthopaedic procedures in incredibly lifelike, beautiful detail. Additionally, these animations have been created in HD format to enhance viewers’ experience.

In addition to these three new animations, In 2016 Understand.com will be releasing an updated, HD animation of Fully Torn Rotator Cuff Repair and a brand new animation, Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction. With the continued expansion and enhancement of our Orthopaedic Libary, Understand.com maintains its commitment to provide the most accurate, comprehensive, and beautiful patient education tools available.

Understand.com is excited to announce the release of The Cunningham Panel™ animation. Developed by Moleculera Labs™, the Cunningham Panel™ is the first and only series of laboratory tests available to help physicians diagnose and treat the infection-triggered autoimmune disorders known as PANDAS and PANS. This test can help to identify the level of autoimmune antibodies associated with PANDAS and PANS and the capability that these antibodies have to stimulate and trigger neurologic behavior. Elevated levels of these antibodies indicate that a child’s symptoms may be due to an infection-induced autoimmune response.

This custom animation explains the complex molecular processes behind PANDAS and PANS and how the revolutionary Cunningham Panel™ can help physicians in diagnosing these treatable autoimmune conditions.

Understand.com is thrilled to be a part of the “Organ Explorer” and “Orthopedic Procedures” exhibits for the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum’s new “Inside Out, an Anatomy Experience” permanent exhibit. See it for yourself (and learn about how amazing human anatomy can be!) by visiting the Discovery Museum in downtown Reno, or for more information, visit the exhibition page here.

A museum visitor interacting with one of the "Inside Out" exhibits that Understand.com helped to create.

Mommy Makeover is the latest addition to the Understand.com Plastic Surgery Library.

Understand.com is proud to announce the release of Mommy Makeover, a new patient education animation. This animation represents the eleventh new animation in our patient education library in the last twelve months.

“We now have 44 animations in our ASPS endorsed Plastic Surgery Library. Our software provides the most comprehensive patient education experience available for doctors and patients,” said Darik Volpa, CEO of Understand.com.

In addition to Mommy Makeover, since January 2015 Understand.com has added Fat Transfer, Breast Reduction, and Breast Lift with Implants to our Plastic Surgery Library.

Understand.com has been featured on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, The Doctors, and Bodies- The Exhibition. To date, we have educated over 10,000,000 patients worldwide and we have thousands of physicians licensing content globally.

Understand.com is excited to announce the expansion of our Plastic Surgery Library with the release of three new and updated breast procedure animations: Breast Reduction, Breast Lift, and Breast Lift with Implants.

Subscribers to our Plastic Surgery Library will have these animations automatically added to their library at no extra cost. Expansion of Understand.com’s Plastic Surgery Library will continue in 2015 with the addition of brand new animations Fat Transfer and Mommy Makeover later this year.

Understand.com is proud to announce the launch of its breast cancer patient education library. This library provides patients with a comprehensive understanding of breast cancer including an overview of the disease, an introduction to the treatment team, and various surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. It was developed and reviewed by a team of board certified physicians who represent the many specialties involved with the treatment and care of breast cancer patients.

“Breast cancer touches everyone at some point; this library will help physicians better communicate with their patients by simplifying the complex information and treatment options related to breast cancer. The content team at Understand.com has really created a powerful library and I’ve never been as proud of their work as I am with this.” said Darik Volpa, CEO of Understand.com.

The expanding breast cancer library currently includes the following topics:

Industry forum PharmaVOICE releases list of 100 of the most inspiring people including Understand.com founder and CEO Darik Volpa.

For the past nine years, PharmaVOICE has invited its readers to identify the leaders, innovators, and philanthropists who most inspire the future of healthcare. From thousands of nominations, the PharmaVOICE 100 are selected and honored in one of the year’s most anticipated issues. Darik Volpa, founder and CEO of global medical education company Understand.com™, has been recognized among the 100 most inspiring people by PharmaVOICE this year and is featured as one of the finest entrepreneurs leading the field of patient education.

A library of medically reviewed animations that can be licensed and accessed on multiple platforms.

Spine Animation Library

Global medical education company Understand.com™ is proud to announce the release of their Spine Animation Library, now available to medical practices and healthcare clinics all over the world. The Spine Animation Library was conceived in conjunction with UnderstandSpineSurgery.com, a patient website dedicated to delivering medical content on spine conditions and treatments. The library consists of over 30 medical animations that accurately and sensitively visualize complex conditions and surgical procedures.

Dr. Jeff Fischgrund, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery, acted as medical advisor in the production and review of the Spine Animation Library. A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Fischgrund has authored several articles and contributed to textbooks on the topic of spinal surgeries. He has lectured on the subjects of spine trauma and reconstructive surgery, and is a valued instructor to medical students, orthopaedic residents, and spine fellows. With Dr. Fischgrund’s experience and expertise, each animation in the library was developed and reviewed for total accuracy.

SPINE CONDITIONSConditions of the spine are explained in detail and include information on how the condition affects normal anatomy, the pathology behind the condition, and treatments used to effectively manage the patient’s symptoms. Animations include examples of spine conditions that are degenerative, congenital, or from trauma, and that describe changes in spine structure and function.

SPINE PROCEDURESThe Spine Library also includes a comprehensive collection of surgical animations that cover techniques for preparing bone grafts and stabilizing the spine; common procedures with and without instrumentation; and a variety of surgical approaches including minimally invasive procedures.

Patients can access the animations from a variety of platforms, from the comfort of home or the convenience of the doctor’s office. The Spine Library animations introduce patients step-by-step to the conditions and procedures that affect them. Visualizing the anatomy and the surgical process allows patients to better understand their condition, and can improve their confidence and increase compliance.